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Across
  1. 1. in low spirits
  2. 3. cruel or wicked
  3. 4. scorn or contempt
  4. 5. easily managed or submissive
  5. 7. moral or cultural deterioration
  6. 8. persuade against
Down
  1. 2. meant to instruct
  2. 3. death
  3. 4. weakened or worn out by age
  4. 6. attack a good reputation or speak ill of